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The Guardia Civil itself predates Franco, and to be fair some GC agents fought for the Republican side in the war.
by anthk 1y ago
The Guardia Civil itself predates Franco, and to be fair some GC agents fought for the Republican side in the war.
- the_gipsy 1y agoTrue. But AFAIK they were a crucial element of the regime's oppression, especially in rural areas. Their logo even today still contains a fasces[1] shield, which as been added during the Franco regime. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasces https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasces